I was gifted this plant as a graduation present and told that when combined, the turtle and bamboo will bring me good luck and fortune. In many Asian cultures bamboo serves as a symbol of humanity. In Japan bamboo is usually found around the shrines dedicated to Shinto practices as a barrier against evil. In Vietnam bamboo symbolizes the spirit of Vietnamese martial arts and therefore standing as a symbol of strength. There is even a Philippine legend that states that the first man and woman to live derived from a bamboo stem. After hearing all of these things. bamboo to me stands as a symbol of strength. Whenever I look at this gift I am given the courage to keep on going.
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